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missions

/ˈmɪʃənz/

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noun

任务，使命。

A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.

Examples :

"The astronaut team is preparing for several important missions to the International Space Station to conduct scientific research. "

宇航员团队正在为前往国际空间站执行几项重要的任务做准备，以进行科学研究。

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noun

传教，布道。

Religious evangelism.

Examples :

"The church sent several young people on overseas missions to spread their religious beliefs. "

教会派遣了几名年轻人去海外传教布道，传播他们的宗教信仰。

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noun

慈善使命，扶贫传教。

(in the plural, "the missions") third world charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.

Examples :

"During their summer break, the church youth group volunteered at the missions in Guatemala, helping build houses and teaching about hygiene while sharing their religious beliefs. "

暑假期间，教会青年团体去危地马拉的慈善机构扶贫传教点做义工，帮助盖房子、教卫生知识，同时也分享他们的宗教信仰。

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noun

传教活动，教会活动

(Catholic tradition) an infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.

Examples :

"The small town looked forward to the yearly missions, which brought Catholics from neighboring parishes together for a week of special sermons and community activities. "

这个小镇的人们期盼着一年一度的教会活动，届时来自邻近教区的教徒们会齐聚一堂，参加为期一周的特别布道和社区活动。

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noun

代表团，使团。

A number of people appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.

Examples :

"The United Nations sends missions to different countries to help with peacekeeping efforts. "

联合国派遣代表团前往不同国家，协助进行维和工作。

"The United Nations sends missions to different countries to help with peacekeeping. "

联合国向不同国家派遣代表团以协助维持和平。

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noun

退役，解职。

Dismissal; discharge from service

Examples :

"After five years of dedicated service, the firefighter received his official missions from the department. "

在五年兢兢业业的服务之后，这位消防员收到了消防部门正式的解职通知。

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noun

传教站，教会驻地

A settlement or building serving as a base for missionary work.

Examples :

"Many cities across the Americas grew from Spanish missions."

美洲的许多城市都是从西班牙人的教会驻地发展起来的。

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verb

派遣，委派。

To send on a mission.

Examples :

"The manager missions her staff to complete the urgent reports by Friday. "

经理委派她的员工在星期五之前完成紧急报告。

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verb

传教，布道

Do missionary work, proselytize

Examples :

"The church group missions in different villages every summer, sharing their beliefs and offering help to the local communities. "

每年夏天，这个教会团体都会去不同的村庄传教布道，分享他们的信仰，并为当地社区提供帮助。